Get Out: ArteRotica, Queens Who Cook, and a Gatsby-Inspired Trunk Show

WHAT: Celebrity Stylist, Khalilah Williams-Webb Presents; Olori Parade of Designs
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 18, 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Shirley + Alice Vintage Boutique, 434 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Bklyn 
WHY GO: The evening will be a parade of designs, with live models; which some are special celebrity guests, will be displaying the unique collection. Guests and industry leaders will have access to shop, as well as discuss design ideas with the mastermind behind the Olori Collection, Adeleke Sijuwade. His designs are exquisite and one-of-kind, so if you wish to have something custom made just for you, that evening will be an exclusive opportunity to make that happen. What's better than a Saturday to sip on delicious drinks, eat sweets treats and have a day of shopping and mingling with a celebrity designer? 
HOW MUCH: Free   

WHAT: Earthman Experience at Brooklyn Academy of MusicWHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 18, 9:00 p.m., BAM’s Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue, Bklyn 
WHY GO: Fela Kuti-inspired Afrobeat meets tribal house jams in the live turntablism of former Fugees DJ Hard Hittin Harry, who finds the danceable backbeat of West African djembe. The result is a sound that’s both sensual and mystic. 
HOW MUCH: Free   

WHAT: Queens Who Cook 
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 18, 1:00 p.m - 5:00 p.m., at the Candy Factory, located at 124 Washington Avenue 9between Myrtle and Park avenues), Bklyn 
WHY GO: The event will feature the culinary craftwork of some of the neighborhood’s most dynamic women. The proceeds will benefit the 500 Men mentoring program. 
HOW MUCH: $20   

WHAT: A Gatsby Inspired Trunk Show 
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 18, 12:00 noon – 4:00 p.m., 397 Atlantic Avenue, Bklyn 
WHY GO: It’s a preview of Michelle of New York’s collection of opulent, art-deco and Gatsby-Inspired gowns 
HOW MUCH: By appointment only. To RSVP, call 718-643-1680  

WHAT: ArteRotica Season 5 Kickoff 
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, May 18, receptions begins 7:30 p.m.; show at 11:00 p.m., Red Lotus Room, 893 Bergen St., Bklyn 
WHY GO: Do not miss your opportunity to have all your senses tantalized by ArteRotica! Between May and October of 2013, the creators and producers of ArteRotica- Sybarite Productions and photographer Alaric Campbell - will re-mount this enticing six part series of jaw-dropping, adrenaline coursing events. Following a successful showing at Art Basel: Miami, ArteRotica will be premiering its 5th season on May 18th, 2013 at the Red Lotus Room in Brooklyn, New York (893 Bergen St.) The 5th season of ArteRotica names each event after one of the stages of arousal, the premier event on May 18th being named "Attraction." Figurative artist, Sylvia Maier's life-sized paintings are the solo exhibition for the premier in the six part series. 
HOW MUCH: $40. Buy tickets here.